Turtle & Sea Snake

Reptiles are egg laying animals that rely on the surrounding environment to regulate their own body temperature.

Marine reptiles such as turtles and sea snakes are found throughout the world from coastal habitats and estuaries to open ocean. Of the 7 species of marine turtle in the world, 6 can be found Australian waters:
• Flatback turtle (Natator depressus)
• Green turtle (Chelonia mydas)
• Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricate)
• Leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
• Loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta)
• Olive Ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea)

Marine turtles can be identified by the appearance and number of plates on their carapace (shell).

Reproductive Output of Loggerhead Turtles

Researchers investigate different feeding groups at the most important nesting site for loggerhead turtles on the east coast of Australia.

World’s First Threatened Sea Snake

In 2010 the International Union for Conservation of Nature listed three sea snake species as threatened with extinction.

Screening Tools For Turtle Health

Exploring new tools to understand the impact of chemical pollutants on turtles’ health.